Core EM

JANUARY 25, 2024

Joly, 2017; Sawler, 2020) Fresh frozen plasma (FFP) (contains ADMTS-13) may be used to supplement ADAMTS-13 if there is a delay in initiating TPE in the emergency department (i.e. Decreases production of anti-ADAMTS13 antibodies by removing the B cells that mature into autoantibody-secreting plasma cells. J Clin Med.

Plasma 246

Plasma Frozen Plasma Emergency Department FFP 246

Don't Forget the Bubbles

JUNE 30, 2023

a) A balanced ratio of 1:1:1 (platelets: FFP: packed red cells) The PROPPR trial showed us that balanced ratios are important. This was a randomised controlled multisite study comparing resuscitation of trauma patients requiring massive transfusion using either 1:1::1 or 1:1:2 ratios of platelets to plasma to red blood cells.

E-9-1-1 139

E-9-1-1 FFP Plasma Emergency Department 139

EMDocs

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Antidote : Deferoxamine is a chelating agent derived from Streptomyces pilosus ; binds free iron from plasma and iron inside of cells. Coagulopathy: Parenteral vitamin K and/or fresh frozen plasma (FFP) as clinically indicated. McGraw Hill; 2016. 2 L/hr in adults. 1 Deferoxamine is safe in children. mg of elemental iron.

E-9-1-1 76

E-9-1-1 Frozen Plasma Plasma Overdose 76